I’m terrible at saving money, I hate studying personal finance, and I tend to have a “carpe diem” mentality when it comes to buying the things I want. Fortunately, a few automated savings apps gave me a stronger hold on my money by doing most of the hard stuff for me.

Banks don’t offer interest rates as high as they once did, so we tend to get excited when we see anything above 0.25%. A handful of banks and credit unions can offer rates as high as 1%, and that’s great, but it shouldn’t be the only reason you choose the account.

How many times have you logged into one of your credit card or bank accounts and seen a bogus charge or late fee appear out of nowhere? You wanted to call the company right away and have them refund your money, but you had no idea what to say to get the fee waived. So you just let it slide. Time after time.

What’s your banking strategy: One bank, many accounts—or do you like to, literally, spread the wealth? Believe it or not, how you bank not only helps you organize your funds, but if done right, it can also make you money.

For many of us, a surprising amount of our income is flushed away in impulse buys that we don't really need. On the other hand, many people find it difficult to save for the things they really want or for their future. ImpulseSave is a new web service that gives you another option in those moments of…

When you need a place to put your money so it'll work for you, there are plenty of options for savings and investments, but we wanted to know which banks you preferred. You told us, we looked at the top five, and now we're back to highlight the winner.

Just because the banks are having a hard time handling their money doesn't mean you have to: you just have to pick the bank offering the best type of savings account to make your money work for you. Here's a look at five of the most popular banks with great high-interest savings options.

The financial sector may be struggling, but that doesn't mean you have to struggle to save for the future. Interest-bearing savings accounts are a great way to make your money work for you, and this week we want to know which banks you think offer the best high-interest savings plans.